Pastors / Leadership

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  3 Sacred Songs to Prepare Our Hearts for Deeper Easter Worship Throughout the ages, music has been used as a powerful tool to celebrate Christ's resurrection. Some seasonal hymns and songs are so potent that they make the worshiper feel as if they’ve had church by the... Annette Griffin Mar 07, 2022
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  Can You Celebrate Lent if You Are Not Catholic? Over the past few centuries, scholars have argued about the benefits of Lent. Do we do it? Do we not? Should I even celebrate Lent if I am not Catholic? To answer this question, we need to dive into a little... Sarah Frazer Mar 04, 2022
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  3 Ways to Activate Your Faith in the Midst of War How do we maintain an active, vibrant faith when emergency situations explode in our world? Here are three ways.
• 3 Reasons You Can’t Be Close to God and Distant from the Church What would you say if I told you that one of the greatest indicators of your faith is your relationship with the church?The odds are, you’ve left a church because you’ve moved, were hurt by people in church,... Kile Baker Mar 03, 2022
• Why There Is Nothing Dangerous or Cheap about Grace Many people—yes, even some well-intentioned believers in Jesus—object to a focus on God’s grace. To them, too much grace seems dangerous. Maybe they think grace teachers are secretly leading lives of wild,... Andrew Farley Mar 03, 2022
• How Does the Holy Spirit Communicate the Words of God to Us? Have you ever heard someone say: “God spoke to me”? It can be a bit daunting hearing this. You may back away slowly, thinking they’re some kind of weirdo, or you may lean in hoping to hear what God really... Kile Baker Mar 01, 2022
• 3 Principles for Approaching Difficult Conversations Difficult conversations sometimes need to happen, especially if we want to maintain healthy, whole, united, and God-honoring relationships. Here are three principles to help you for the next time you need to... Denise Kohlmeyer Feb 28, 2022
• Who Were the Two Priests Name Phinehas, and Why Did One Get Drunk with Power? We first encounter the priest, Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, in Numbers 25. Phinehas’s righteous acts follow a major encounter that Israel had with Balaam; a diviner hired by the King of... Annette Griffin Feb 28, 2022
• Is "Wars and Rumors of Wars" Part of the End Times? When foreign countries are invaded and we seem on the brink of war, it's easy to wonder if Jesus' words about "wars and rumors of wars" have come true. However, before we worry we have entered the End Times,... G. Connor Salter Feb 25, 2022
• What Is the Difference Between Pastor, Priest, Parson, and Minister? What are the differences? There are so many tiny nuances in the titles of church preachers, and they differ worldwide, across languages. However, to be a Christian shepherd or servant, you need to follow...
• Can You Be Both Christian and Pro-Choice? The Bible does not speak specifically about abortion, but there is a distinct theme of gentleness when speaking of the unborn. How do we know Christians can’t support abortion? Let’s explore:
• Is it Harmful to Use Terms Like ‘Food Porn’ or ‘Addict’ to Describe Good Things?  If we are finally recognizing the negative impact of pornography and addiction on society and individuals, should we be using terms like “food porn,” “addict,” or “hoe” to describe neutral or good... Seth L. Scott Feb 22, 2022